Desolation Peak (Wyoming)

Desolation Peak
Desolation Peak

Sublette County, Wyoming, U.S.

Highest point
Elevation 13,161 ft (4,011 m) [1]
Prominence 915 ft (279 m) [1]
Coordinates 43°12′06″N 109°40′46″W / 43.20167°N 109.67944°W / 43.20167; -109.67944Coordinates: 43°12′06″N 109°40′46″W / 43.20167°N 109.67944°W / 43.20167; -109.67944 [2]
Geography
Location Sublette County, Wyoming, U.S.
Parent range Wind River Range
Topo map USGS Gannett Peak
Climbing
First ascent 1930 (Gustav and Theodore Koven)[1]
Easiest route Scramble

Desolation Peak (13,161 ft (4,011 m)) is located in the northern Wind River Range in the U.S. state of Wyoming.[3] Situated .66 mi (1.06 km) west of Rampart Peak, Desolation Peak is within the Bridger Wilderness of Bridger-Teton National Forest and west of the Continental Divide. Desolation Peak is the 22nd tallest peak in Wyoming.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Desolation Peak, Wyoming". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved October 19, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Desolation Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved October 19, 2013.
  3. ↑ Gannett Peak, WY (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved October 19, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Wyoming 13,000-foot Peaks". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved October 19, 2013.


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